Overview for Louisiana

Chapter 44 of Title 18 of the United States Code (U.S.C.) does not allow citizens, convicted of a felony with a prison sentence over a year to own firearms. This includes hand guns, and long guns. Many states allow convicted felons to own firearms after a certain amount of time has passed, (usually 10 years or more) since the end of their sentence, and/or if they are given a full pardon by certain authority figures (Governors, President, etc.) Louisiana allows citizens convicted of a felony to own firearms after their suspension of sentence, or completion of their sentence, parole, or probation.

Residents of Louisiana may buy firearms and ammunition from any other state, whether it is adjacent to Louisiana or not. These firearms maybe delivered to them or they may transport them into the state. The purchase must comply with Louisiana law, federal law, and the laws of the state one is purchasing the gun from.

The Concealed Carry Permit

(often encompasses the open carry permit)

Price: $125 there is an additional $50 charge if the applicant has not been a resident of Louisiana for 15 consecutive years. (as of 81/1/2013 Louisiana offers a lifetime permit for $500 or $25 for anyone over the age of 65. $62.50 for people 65 an older)